Life in the Understory

Learn about life in the forest understory

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Quick Facts

Location:

Piedmont Forest Trail

Designation:

Interpretive Sign

Amenities

2 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Wheelchair Accessible

Ever wonder what animals live in the middle layers of the forest at Prince William Forest Park? Learn about the creatures that inhabit the understory by hiking the Piedmont Forest Trail. This short, shaded, gently sloping trail stop in the Piedmont forest introduces visitors to deer, toads, and towhees that live and feed on the low branches and ground plants of the forest.